Cybersecurity Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)

About the role

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer intern for the Cyber Mission Readiness directorate at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). In this role, you will help design and develop custom strategies for federal cyber capacity building initiatives.

Federal cybersecurity practitioners are the first and last line of defense for protecting the systems and networks that underpin critical government operations. As cyber threats grow in frequency and complexity, it is imperative that cyber practitioners are prepared to protect and defend mission critical systems and services from threat actors and other vulnerabilities. This position requires the individual to contribute to deliverables that convey best practices for implementing tools, techniques, and technical skills vital for defense and remediation. A key part of that effort is designing immersive hands-on practicum leveraging proven design principles for effective user engagement and concept comprehension, with measurable results.

You will collaborate with SEI researchers, engineers, and other subject-matter experts to understand the requirements and problem space, to form unique effective solutions that support mission partner goals.

What you’ll do

• Help develop and review learner-centered materials including slides, lab guides, assessments, and references.
• Review hands-on cybersecurity lab exercises to ensure they are functioning properly, align with the lab’s learning objectives, and have clear step-by-step instructions.
• Use version control and collaboration tools (ie., github/bitbucket,wiki,Jira).
• Strategically leverage AI tools to ethically assist research and testing.

Who you are

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Familiar with cybersecurity fundamentals and concepts.
• Experience with hands-on lab exercises using virtualization software.
• You have working experience with collaborative, version control, and development workflows tools such as Bitbucket and Github.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills and can prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• You are able to work closely and collaborate with subject-matter experts.
• You are willing to travel within the SEI and CMU community.

You can pass a background check, obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance, and other customer-required background checks as needed.

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